A Royal honour depicting a white angel standing on the neck of the Devil has been criticised by anti-racism campaigners –who claim it resembles the killing of George Floyd. The Order of St Michael and St George is awarded by the Queen to ambassadors and diplomats for distinguished service. The Order of St Michael and St George is awarded by the Queen to ambassadors and diplomats for distinguished serviceThe death triggered a global wave of Black Lives Matter protests. An online petition calling for the redesign of the badge on the honour – founded in 1818 after the Napoleonic wars – has attracted more than 2,000 signatures. The petition says: ‘This is a highly offensive image.

Source: Daily Mail June 23, 2020 00:18 UTC